Carmarthenshire art contest
People in Carmarthenshire are being invited to write a poem, create a work of art or perform a play that would inspire people to visit their local library.
The first ever Welsh libraries competition is taking place with prizes of up to £500 on offer.
Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones, this year’s Welsh Libraries Champion, is urging people to have a go.
She said: “Whatever you are into – writing, dancing, photography, painting, animation, drama or music – be inspired by your library and enter this exciting competition.
“I’m really looking forward to seeing the entries and presenting the awards next February – I’m sure the people of Wales with all their creative talents will take this opportunity to showcase them.”
The theme is simply ‘libraries’, however entrants can focus on one specific topic, for example books, computers, the staff, or on how the library has inspired or helped to achieve personal goals.
The competition is open to everyone including schools, individuals, voluntary or community organisations, and students. Entrants do not need to be a member of a library.
Categories are:
• Visual Art: Drawing, painting, original printing, craft work, sculpture, photography or mixed media.
• Short Film/Audio: Short films of music, drama, dance and animation will be accepted as will audio recordings of music.
• Creative Writing: Short stories or poems
Carmarthenshire’s Libraries and Heritage Manager Dewi Thomas said: “If you haven’t visited a library recently; this is a great opportunity to rediscover your local library and showcase your creative talents at the same time.
“I’m hoping this competition will really inspire the local community to produce a variety of works that we will be proud to exhibit and use in future projects.”
Along with prizes from £50-£500, finalists will be invited to an awards event and meet actress and writer Ruth and have their work displayed nationally.
Competition details are available from all Carmarthenshire libraries or visit library.wales.org/artscomp/, the closing date for entries is December 1.
The first ever Welsh libraries competition is taking place with prizes of up to £500 on offer.
Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones, this year’s Welsh Libraries Champion, is urging people to have a go.
She said: “Whatever you are into – writing, dancing, photography, painting, animation, drama or music – be inspired by your library and enter this exciting competition.
“I’m really looking forward to seeing the entries and presenting the awards next February – I’m sure the people of Wales with all their creative talents will take this opportunity to showcase them.”
The theme is simply ‘libraries’, however entrants can focus on one specific topic, for example books, computers, the staff, or on how the library has inspired or helped to achieve personal goals.
The competition is open to everyone including schools, individuals, voluntary or community organisations, and students. Entrants do not need to be a member of a library.
Categories are:
• Visual Art: Drawing, painting, original printing, craft work, sculpture, photography or mixed media.
• Short Film/Audio: Short films of music, drama, dance and animation will be accepted as will audio recordings of music.
• Creative Writing: Short stories or poems
Carmarthenshire’s Libraries and Heritage Manager Dewi Thomas said: “If you haven’t visited a library recently; this is a great opportunity to rediscover your local library and showcase your creative talents at the same time.
“I’m hoping this competition will really inspire the local community to produce a variety of works that we will be proud to exhibit and use in future projects.”
Along with prizes from £50-£500, finalists will be invited to an awards event and meet actress and writer Ruth and have their work displayed nationally.
Competition details are available from all Carmarthenshire libraries or visit library.wales.org/artscomp/, the closing date for entries is December 1.
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